KAMEHACHI Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: OBSERVED HANDSINK IN DISHWASHING AREA NOT MAINTAINED: THE SINK WAS OBSTRUCTED BY A LARGE PITCHER STORED IN THE BASIN, THE DRAIN WAS PLUGGED WITH PLASTIC WRAP AND THE PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER WAS NOT OPERATIONAL (NO OTHER PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT THE SINK). INSTRUCTED THAT HANDSINKS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR HANDWASHING AND PROVIDED WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICE AT ALL TIMES. OPERATOR CLEARED HANDSINK, DRAIN AND PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS DURING INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-030

Missing supplies prevent proper handwashing, forcing inadequate cleaning that spreads pathogens.

All handwashing sinks must have soap and hand drying provisions.

Soap in dispensers at each sink; Paper towels in dispensers or air dryers; Supplies maintained during all hours; Waste receptacles if paper towels used.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED WOVEN WICKER LIDS BEING USED TO COVER FOOD ITEMS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE WICKER LIDS FROM FOOD SERVICE AND MAINTAIN ALL FOOD EQUIPMENT TO BE SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT. OBSERVED STANDING WATER IN BOTTOM OF 1ST FLOOR BAR BEER COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND ELIMINATE SOURCE OF STANDING WATER. OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS SO THEY ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Unapproved processes may lack critical safety controls.

Variance required before conducting specialized food processes.

Submit application to CDPH; Include HACCP plan; Await approval before starting; Maintain all required records.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATING ON THE FAN COVERS IN THE WALK IN COOLER AND 2 DOOR GLASS DOOR COOLER. OBSERVED LIQUID SPILL AND BROKEN GLASS IN BOTTOM OF "BATSU" BEER COOLER. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Dirty equipment harbors bacteria and attracts pests.

All equipment and utensils must be clean and properly maintained.

Equipment clean to sight and touch; Free of food debris and grease; Maintained in good repair; Stored properly when clean.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AT LEFT WASHBOWL SINK IN MEN'S ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT WATER AND TO USE RIGHT SINK UNTIL REPAIRED. OBSERVED HOT WATER HANDLE LOOSE AT "BATSU" BAR HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR HANDLE SO IT FUNCTIONS PROPERLY.

Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.

No pests or animals allowed in facility.

No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AT LEFT WASHBOWL SINK IN MEN'S ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT WATER AND TO USE RIGHT SINK UNTIL REPAIRED. OBSERVED HOT WATER HANDLE LOOSE AT "BATSU" BAR HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR HANDLE SO IT FUNCTIONS PROPERLY.

Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.

No pests or animals allowed in facility.

No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.